Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client 2 hr post-vaginal birth receiving lactated Ringer's with 25 units oxytocin, with large rubra lochia and BP 146/94 mm HgA nurse is admitting a client who experienced a vaginal birth 2 hr ago. The client is receiving an IV of lactated Ringer's with 25 units of oxytocin infusing and has large rubra lochia. Vital signs include blood pressure 146/94 mm Hg, pulse 80/min, and respiratory rate 18/min. The nurse reviews the prescriptions from the provider. Which of the following prescriptions requires clarification?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Methylergonovine is contraindicated with hypertension (BP 146/94 mm Hg) due to risk of hypertensive crisis, requiring clarification.